Abstract:To further develop the ability of helicopter scaled-model ditching test and support the civil helicopter airworthiness in China, the ditching test on helicopter scaled-model is carried out. The equipment, the scaled model, test requirements and the process are introduced. The test results are compared with that of Moscow Branchof TsAGIof Russia to certify the ability of helicopter scaled-model ditching test in China. The paper supplies technical reference for the ditching test in China.